Former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir to be handed over to the International Criminal Court

Former Sudanese president Omar al-Bashir (File photo)

"The former Sudanese president accused of crimes against humanity and genocide in the region of Darfur is now a step closer to appearing in International Criminal Court.

A top Sudanese official indicated Tuesday that the country's transitional authorities and rebel groups have agreed to hand over Omar al-Bashir to The Hague. Al-Bashir, 76, was overthrown by the military last year amid a public uprising and, since then, has been jailed in Sudan's capital, Khartoum, on charges of corruption and killing protesters.

'Justice cannot be achieved if we don't heal the wounds,' added government spokesperson Mohammed Hassan Eltaish, according to the BBC. 'We agreed that everyone who had arrest warrants issued against them will appear before the ICC. I'm saying it very clearly.'

The ICC wants al-Bashir on charges of crimes against humanity and genocide. The timeline for his transfer isn't immediately clear..."

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February 11, 2020

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Former Sudanese leader Omar al-Bashir to be handed over to the International Criminal Court, Fox News